How to Grow and Care for Chamomile

Sea chamomile (Anthemis maritima) is a terrestrial plant that is part of the daisy family. It is commonly found growing along rocks and crevices in coastal areas. It produces daisy-like flowers that have white ray petals and yellow disc centers. The foliage and flowers have a mild scent.

Corn chamomile is a flowering annual and member of the aster family. It is also known as mayweed or field chamomile due to the strong scent it produces when crushed. Easy to grow.

Stinking chamomile (Anthemis cotula) gets its common name because it resembles traditional chamomile in appearance, but produces an offensive odor. Stinking chamomile is a bushy annual herb covered in white, daisy-like flowers. Originated in the Mediterranean region.

Chios chamomile is characterized by its daisy-like appearance with white petals and a yellow center. This modestly-sized herb thrors in sunny, well-drained soils, often gracing rocky slopes and scrublands with its resilience. The feathery, finely-divided leaves provide a delicate backdrop for the cheerful blossoms that attract various pollinators, playing a crucial role in chios chamomile's ecosystem.

Eastern chamomile is a herbaceous perennial with feathery, finely divided leaves, and daisy-like yellow flowers. Typically found in dry, open areas, its blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators with their sunny centers surrounded by white petal-like ray florets. Adapted to harsher conditions, eastern chamomile thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure.